King receives Kuwait first deputy PM

 AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday received Kuwaiti First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al Sabah. 

Sheikh Fahad conveyed to His Majesty the greetings of Kuwait Emir Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, and His Majesty asked Sheikh Fahad to express best wishes to Sheikh Meshal, according to a Royal Court statement. 

The meeting, held at Al Husseiniya Palace and attended by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, addressed the deep-rooted relations between Jordan and Kuwait, and keenness to consolidate cooperation across all fields.

The meeting also covered regional developments, with the King stressing the need to step up Arab and international efforts to ensure the sustainability of the ceasefire in Gaza and to continue providing humanitarian aid, the statement said. 

His Majesty warned of the dangers of the escalation in the West Bank and violations of Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.

The King also reiterated Jordan's support for Syria's unity, security, and stability.

Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, Interior Minister Mazen Farraya, and General Intelligence Department Director Maj. Gen. Ahmad Husni attended the meeting.